Akekee vs Hooded Siskin
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Spinus magellanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Hooded Siskin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Spinus magellanicus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 12.366666666666667 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Least Concern
Hooded Siskin
About These Birds
Akekee
The Akekee is a critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 12 cm. Endemic to the upland forests of Kauai, it uses its uniquely twisted bill to pry open leaf buds and extract insects, and is severely threatened by avian malaria and habitat loss.